Elliot Dyer, Matthew Arnold School

Elliot took part in three days of work experience with Matthew Arnold School in June 2016, working in the product design department. He answered the following questions before completing his placement:

Chosen specialism at UTC Oxfordshire: Engineering

What was involved in the application process for your work experience placement? “Sending in a CV and a cover letter.”

What kind of work do you expect to be doing throughout your work experience placement? “Assisting the technician in the product design department.”

What are you looking forward to most about your work experience? “I’m looking forward to learning about what is like to work in product design.”

Do you feel studying at UTC Oxfordshire has helped you with securing your work experience placement? “Yes, it gives me an insight into what businesses want in a employee.”

What do you hope to do after you leave UTC Oxfordshire? “I hope to get an apprenticeship in engineering.”